Books with author Heather M. Moore Niver

The Inca Empire is known for its gods, famous rulers, and high priests, but the daily lives of the Incan people were just as important to the societys growth and development. This book covers the fascinating facts about daily life in the Inca Empire. Readers will delight in learning about Inca villages, the role of men, women, and children, and the farming and laboring lifestyle they experienced. Written with accessible language and accompanied by colorful images, this title presents fundamental social studies concepts through a curricular lens.

"It's hard to imagine there's a more extreme sport than skydiving. Jumping from a plane at 13,000 feet (3,962 m) or higher seems crazy to some, but those who try it are often hooked for life. Readers of this book step off the plane and into the high-flying world of skydiving, including tandem skydiving, accelerated free fall, BASE jumping, and competitive skydiving. The history and hazards of the sport are also considered, with midair photographs adding an even greater sense of amazement to this high-interest topic."--Publisher's website.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been fighting for womens rights for over 40 years. As a lawyer, a professor, and a Supreme Court Justice, Ginsburg has worked tirelessly for womens issues on a national level. Her life story is presented to readers through accessible text meant to encourage them to fight for what they believe in as Ginsberg has. Detailed sidebars, a biographical timeline, and direct quotes from Ginsburg provide additional information. Full-color photographs help readers get a clear picture of who Ginsburg is and why shes a role model for people around the world.

What would life be like without the Internet? In this book, readers will meet Tim Berners-Lee, who is regarded as the inventor of the World Wide Web. Readers will learn about Berners-Lee’s early life and career, followed by his work developing the World Wide Web and first web browser. Readers will love connecting with this great inventor through color photographs, which are expertly paired with information-rich text. A timeline and sidebars help to deepen the reader’s learning experience. This biography is the perfect vehicle for learning STEM and is sure to be an excellent addition to social studies and science instruction.

"Eli Whitney is remembered as a great inventor. His cotton gin was one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution, and it did much to shape the course of the American economy. This biographical title explores Whitneys entrepreneurial mind, bringing to life his inventions, innovations, and hardworking spirit"--Provided by publisher.

True stories often make for the most fascinating stories. This lively text will interest and engage students while teaching them all about the wide and sometimes wild world of nonfiction. Readers will learn what defines nonfiction, with age-appropriate examples and authors to pique their interest, such as Eric Carle. They will be intrigued by the wide variety within this one area of literature, and learn about some basic parts of a book, such as table of contents, glossary, and the index. A thought-provoking final activity challenges readers to research and write their own work of nonfiction.

For a long time, aviation experts and pilots thought aircraft couldnt fly faster than the speed of sound. They believed there was a point where the plane and pilot would just explode! They called it the sound barrier. In 1947, Chuck Yeager proved that to be untrue, and in 2012, a skydiver broke the sound barrier without a plane to fly in! From the challenges of airplane technology to daredevil parachutists, the story of breaking the sound barrier is one that will have readers on the edge of their seat. Full-color images and detailed sidebars take history to new heights.

While he is now primarily associated with the quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Ponce de Len was not merely involved in this fruitless search. A powerful figure in the Caribbean, he became the first governor of Puerto Rico. He led the first European expedition to Florida and was responsible for giving the state its name. The title discusses Ponce de Lens treatment of Native Americans and the issues with crediting him with the discovery of Florida despite the Native Americans already living there and the possibility of earlier visits by Spanish slave-taking expeditions.